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Car crash sends 3 teens to hospital

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A crash on North Parkway in east Jackson sent three juveniles to the hospital late Monday night. Jackson police said the car crashed following a short police pursuit when the driver lost control and hit a utility…

Police investigate armed robbery outside Jackson hotel

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after a hotel employee was robbed at gunpoint in a parking lot. Investigators say an employee of DoubleTree Hotel was robbed at gunpoint around 2 p.m. Monday as he was getting off work. No one…

Local leaders come together for MLK Day call of service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, community leaders came together Monday for a call of service. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church hosted the service, which featured remarks from state representatives Jimmy Eldrige and Johnny Shaw…

Experts share tips on gardening during warm winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn.--With a wave of warm winter weather tempting plants and gardeners, we asked the experts for answers about early budding concerns and outdoor projects. "There's no reason to stay inside on a nice day," James Wick said. For nearly…

West Tennessee locals to attend Trump inauguration

ALAMO, Tenn. — As Donald Trump's inauguration nears, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to the nation's capital. Ann Strongs of Crockett County is just one West Tennessean who will see the new president take office on…

West Tennesseans march in Jackson in honor of MLK

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans came together Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. People from the community attended a breakfast and marched in his honor. The Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Douglas, a civil rights activist, sang for hundreds…

Tenn. Congressman Steve Cohen to boycott Trump inauguration

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee congressman says he'll boycott President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration to support his Democratic colleague, John Lewis, who became embroiled in a feud with the incoming Republican president. U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen chose the site of…

Gibson Co. hosts several MLK Day events

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Communities on Monday honored a man who focused on peace, unity, and justice — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many West Tennesseans used MLK day to not only celebrate him but do something that will have an…

Feds change horse regulations aimed at stopping soring

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Federal officials have made regulation changes aimed at stopping the practice of soring among Tennessee walking horses and similar breeds. The Tennessean reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced changes Friday to the Horse Protection Act.…

Memphis celebrates King's legacy on MLK Day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Residents of Memphis, the city where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was killed, are honoring his legacy with neighborhood events and a daylong celebration at the National Civil Rights Museum. Volunteers on Monday fanned…

AKAs take over the movies to support Hidden Figures

JACKSON, Tenn -- 109 years of sisterhood and service was celebrated Sunday by the first black Greek lettered organization for women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Members kicked off founders' day with…

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